A British newlywed couple’s honeymoon went up in smoke when the groom was arrested after he refused to stop vaping on the plane and told the captain to “f–k off.”
Christopher Thomson, 43, and his new wife had boarded a flight to the Greek island of Santorini from Manchester when crew noticed smoke coming from his seat on September 16, the Manchester Evening News reported Tuesday.
Thomson ignored orders to stop and was considered a “safety risk” when he continued to deflate and curse the captain rudely when confronted, according to the report.
Christopher Thomson hit a vape outside court after being sentenced for being drunk on a plane. Cavendish Press (Manchester) Ltd Thomson told the plane’s captain to “f–k off” when asked to stop vaping. Cavendish Press (Manchester) Ltd Thomson was considered a “safety risk” by the crew. Christopher Thomson/ Cavendish Press (Manchester) Ltd
The budget airline Jet2 flight was canceled due to the delay and Thomson was arrested and led into a police van in handcuffs, shouting at his wife to record the encounter and “get a lawyer.”
The Warrington, England man later blamed his bad behavior on alcohol and pleaded guilty to entering the plane while drunk, according to the article.
“The flight was delayed and therefore Thomson and his wife spent ‘some time’ consuming alcohol,” Thomson’s legal representative Alistair Reid reportedly said.
Will honeymoon in a happier time. Christopher Thomson/ Cavendish Press (Manchester) Ltd Thomson’s exaggeration caused the flight to be cancelled. Christopher Thomson/ Cavendish Press (Manchester) Ltd Thomson pleaded guilty to entering an aircraft while intoxicated. Christopher Thomson/ Cavendish Press (Manchester) Ltd
“They were in good spirits and he instinctively reached for his vape,” continued Reid.
“That was poor judgment on his part, because of the alcohol. He was ashamed of what he did and how he spoke to the captain. Also saw his wife’s face and the disappointment and sadness it caused.”
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Recorder Jennifer Cleeve said his behavior posed a “serious danger and health issue” to others on the plane and led to significant financial losses for the airline.
Thomson was given a 10-week prison sentence, suspended for a year, and ordered to complete 180 hours of community service. Christopher Thomson/ Cavendish Press (Manchester) Ltd Christopher and Jenna on their wedding day. Christopher Thomson/ Cavendish Press (Manchester) Ltd
He handed her a 10-week prison sentence, suspended for a year, and ordered her to complete 180 hours of community service.
“I have no doubt you and your wife are upset after ruining the honeymoon,” Cleeve said.
“You seem remorseful and have said you have no intention of drinking alcohol at the airport and no longer vape on planes.”
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Source: thtrangdai.edu.vn/en/
